Lexus CT200h

[Hokiefyd]

Originally Posted By: 97tbird
Yeah I didn't expect much of a response to anything targeted towards saving the environment on this site, anyway. scoffing at that type of thing seems to be the trend.


Only if its performance is inferior.

 

[LexusChic]

I do some work with Lexus Magazine, and they have some nice shots and blurbs on the CT200h in one of their latest articles. Check it out, it's worth the read!
Joy Ride: CT200h

 

[deven]

Originally Posted By: LexusChic
I do some work with Lexus Magazine, and they have some nice shots and blurbs on the CT200h in one of their latest articles. Check it out, it's worth the read!
Joy Ride: CT200h


Thanks so much! Those were great pics and blurbs!! How do you get a job with Lexus magazine? Sounds like a fun job!

 

[JOD]

Originally Posted By: 97tbird
only CVT looks like. IDK why anyone would get this unless they want the "L" name...134HP...Ford Fusion Hybird seems like a much better hybrid, and has about 190 HP when you want a bit of "oomph", AND it has the same MPG specs or better I think..



Umm...it's a totally different car?

If the Fusion came in a 5-door hatch/wagon configuration, then this would be a legitimate question.

As far as leather interior being out of place in a hybrid, I have to say as a dog owner who travels with his dog a lot, I'm not going to own a car with fabric interior. Even if he's in the back, the hair (and dog smell) will make it's way into the cabin. For me this a non-negotiable thing.

I really like this car. Now that the Prius will be coming in a wagon though, it'll be interesting to compare the two.

If Ford came out with a Fusion wagon (or imported the Mondeo TDCI), then that would probably be my next car. I don't see that happening, so one of these two will probably fit the bill.

I'll be honest, I don't really see why people insist that buying a hybrid is some sort of lifestyle statement, or claim this isn't "true to the hybrid ideal" or whatever... I just want a car that can haul a lot of stuff, gets good gas mileage, is cheap to operate, reliable and is pleasant to sit in. The CT200H seems like it has potential to fit the bill.

I suspect I'm not the only one who thinks this way.

 

[Hokiefyd]

Originally Posted By: JOD
I suspect I'm not the only one who thinks this way.


Correct, you are not. I don't know why anyone who owns a hybrid anything is pigeon-holed into being a "tree hugger" or "environmental nazi". Maybe, just maybe, somebody likes the car. Or maybe they're like me and they're a geek who likes the technology. My three cars return about 16, 18, and 28 MPG. I don't burn wood for heat or grow my own shirts in a corn field. But I'd buy a hybrid if I liked the car and if it fit my needs and budget.

 

[LexusChic]

Originally Posted By: deven
Originally Posted By: LexusChic
I do some work with Lexus Magazine, and they have some nice shots and blurbs on the CT200h in one of their latest articles. Check it out, it's worth the read!
Joy Ride: CT200h


Thanks so much! Those were great pics and blurbs!! How do you get a job with Lexus magazine? Sounds like a fun job!


So glad you liked them! I work with their Social Media team, it's a great job and tons of fun!